EIGHT THINGS I'M LOVING ON ASOS RIGHT NOW

Hello everyone and Happy October! Seeing as we are officially entering cold weather season, i have been searching for some key autumn/winter pieces for my wardrobe and of course one of the places i always head straight to is ASOS. A few months back i first did a "things i'm loving on ASOS right now" post, which you can catch up on here. Keeping that in mind i thought why not do a follow up post and share a selection of my favourites on the site right now, some of the items i have already purchased and some i am planning on doing so soon...

1. ASOS DESIGN t-shirt with "yasss" print | buy here |

So first up is a slogan tee that i picked up last month because as soon as i saw it, i just couldn't not put it in my shopping bag. I am super selective when it comes to slogan t-shirts but i love the mix of sass of the phrase and the classic monochrome font/t-shirt, i also love how this t-shirt is shorter in length yet not cropped.

2. ASOS DESIGN petite jumper "mono chevron" pattern | buy here |

If you know anything about me then you will know i am usually a plain/basic design kind of girl, yet recently i am loving wearing a lot more patterned pieces. I fell in love with this mono chevron jumper as soon as i saw it, as i love the way it looked paired with the blue jeans. I also think this jumper could be dressed up for a meal out, maybe with a pair of leather/wax finish black trousers or even skirt and a belt.

3. Bershka cord dungaree dress | buy here |

I have been on the hunt to three different Primark's multiple times looking for the famous black cord dungaree dress that everyone seems to be picking up, yet i simply can't find one. So i decided to look somewhere else for one similar that is still affordable, this has definitely got to be my favourite one. I think a dungaree dress this autumn/winter time will be a great way to layer and it will make a change from jeans.

4. ASOS DESIGN petite kadi heeled over the knee boots | buy here |

If you are looking for a good quality pair of over the knee boots this new season, yet you don't want to spend a fortune then ASOS is definitely the place to take a look. They have so many different styles, colours, range of heel size and feel width also. I think these boots would look great paired with the dungaree dress above, or maybe a leather/cord skirt and a cute knit jumper.

5. ASOS DESIGN elsa sock boots | buy here |

Next up is yet another pair of boots but this time in sock/ankle boots form, i also fell straight in love with these as soon as i saw them on the New-In section. I love how these are your classic look black ankle/sock boot but they have silver mirrored metal detailing at the top of the block heel.

6. New Look tab slipper flat shoes | buy here |

Ok, we have the final pair of shoes for this post i promise! This time not a boot but this gorgeous plain black pair of slipper style flats by New Look, which i must say i am loving so many things by them at the moment (including a jumper from ASOS which is sadly no longer available for some reason). I really love the whole loafer/skinny jeans look and i think these are a super simple/classic pair, without too much fuss.

7. New Look 2-pack leopard/black skinny belt | buy here |

Belts are such a key staple for styling up an outfit at the moment and the high-street have so many great affordable versions, that being said when i saw this 2-pack on ASOS i had to look twice as for both belts it is just £3.99! Another trend i am loving that has made a come back (which i have added quite a few new pieces into my wardrobe recently) is leopard print.

8. Bershka striped heavy knitted jumper | buy it here |

Finally we have a jumper that is still currently available (for some reason they all seem to be flying out of stock, anyone would think the weather is turning cold ha ha). Bershka actually have a huge range of gorgeous knitted jumpers this year, in so many great colours and i am especially loving this pink and red combination.  

Catch up on Friday's instalment: here

xo. 

SIX MUST BINGE-READ BOOKS THIS MONTH

Hello everyone! If you read my recent august must-buys post, then you will have probably seen me mention in that post about a book that i had been reading recently and i was going to be talking more about it in an upcoming post. Last year and this year i have read so many different books/book series's, that i thought i was about time i put into one post some of my favourite books that are definitely book binge worthy...

the smoke + mirrors duology book series by jodi ellen malpas

Regarded as down to earth by the press and rebellious by The King, Princess Adeline refuses to bow to the royal expectations her title carries. She knows better than anyone that the united front of the royal family is nothing but smoke and mirrors - lies and secrets masked by power and privilege. She wants no part of it, and she will never surrender to The King’s demand to marry a man she does not love but despite Adeline's determination to retain her free will, she remains deeply unfulfilled, feeling caged and suffocated. That is until she meets Josh Jameson, drawn in by his confidence Adeline is soon captivated by the scandalously sexy American actor. His ability to penetrate her defences overwhelms her - his touch is pure fire, and his allure overpowering. Nothing has ever made her feel so alive in a world where she’s otherwise slowly drowning. However, while Josh may be Hollywood royalty, he’s not actual royalty, and Adeline knows The King and his advisers will do everything in their power to keep them apart.

| shop the controversial princess (kindle) | shop his true queen (kindle) |

come as you are (stand alone novel) by lauren blakely

For one fantastic evening, at a masquerade party in the heart of Manhattan, I’m not the millionaire everyone wants a piece of. Fine—multimillionaire. But who’s counting all those commas? Not me, and not the most intriguing woman I've ever met, who happens to like dancing, witty banter, and hot, passionate up-against-the-wall sex as much as I do. There's no need for names or business cards. And that’s why I’m eager to get to know her more, since my mystery woman seems to like me for me, rather than for my huge…bank account. Everything’s coming up aces. Until the next day when things get a little complicated. (Newsflash a lot complicated).

night after night seductive nights series by lauren blakely

Their world was sex, love, and lies. He intoxicated her. Commanded. Consumed. With a dirty mind and a mouth to match, Clay Nichols is everything Julia never knew she wanted and exactly what she cannot have. He walked into her life one night and unlocked pleasure in her that she never knew was possible. Possessing her body, captivating her every thought. Which makes him way too dangerous for Julia to risk her heart, given that she has a price tag on her head. She ran after one mind-blowing week with him, but now he's back, and determined to make her his own no matter the cost. She was a sexy drug to him. Fiery, unforgettable, and never enough, Julia is an enigma, and Clay isn't willing to let her go without a fight. But she's got dark secrets of her own that threaten to destroy any chance of happiness. She's a wanted woman the stakes are high, her every move is watched, and yet the lure between them can't be denied. Can two people burned by love trust again when desire and passion are met by danger at every turn?

 | shop come as you are (kindle) | shop night after night (kindle) |

mister tonight (stand alone novel) by kendall ryan

Last night was the most embarrassing night of my life. I was that girl. You know, the highly intoxicated chick celebrating her thirtieth birthday with her two best friends—who are happily married. And the more I drank, the more I wanted to do something reckless to celebrate. By reckless, I mean the sexy and alluring man dressed in a business suit standing near the bar. You know his type tall, dark, handsome. I was sure he was out of my league, but I’d had just enough alcohol that things like that no longer seemed to matter. I’m not fat, mind you, but you can tell I like french fries, so there’s that. He took me home, and I enjoyed the hottest birthday sex of my life. Well, until it came to a screeching and rather unwelcome halt. There’s nothing quite like being interrupted mid-ride with a little voice asking, “What are you doing to my daddy?” Just kill me now or so I thought.

baby daddy (stand alone novel) by kendall ryan

We met in a trapped elevator. Emmett was on his way to work, sophisticated and handsome in his tailored suit and tie. I was on my way to the sperm bank. Awkward, right? At thirty-five, my life hadn’t taken the path I thought it would and I was tired of waiting—I wanted a baby. And I was ready to take matters into my own hands to make it happen. After our ill-fated elevator encounter, Emmett insisted on taking me to dinner—he also insisted on something else—that I ditch my plan involving a turkey baster and let him do the job. He would be my baby daddy. He was a wealthy and powerful CEO with little interest in diapers or playdates. And since he didn’t want kids, I’d be on my own once his bun was in my oven, free to go my own way but once his baby was inside me, it was like a switch had been flipped, and I got a whole lot more than I ever bargained for.

| shop mister tonight (kindle) | shop baby daddy (kindle) |

Catch up on my previous post HERE...

xo.

TRAVEL | TWENTY-FIVE MUST DO THINGS IN ROME, ITALY

Hello everyone! Seeing as we are fast approaching the summer holidays, where we all tend to take a trip at some stage before the season is over and even if it is just getting away for a few days, it is still nice to just head off somewhere. With that in mind i thought i would share with you twenty-five must do things if you visit one of my favourite places i have ever been, which is Rome. If you are yet to visit Rome and it isn't on your must-go to list of places, then i highly recommend that you do... 

1. visit inside and outside the Colosseum

2. visit the Pantheon (it is simply beautiful)

3. visit Vatican City

4. toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain

5. visit and climb the Spanish Steps

6. try as many different Gelato's as you can (chocolate hazelnut is a must)

7. pizza for lunch, pasta for dinner is a must

8. order a cappuccino at a café (but not after 11am, any time after that is considered a no no to the Italians, after that time order an espresso)

9. visit the shops on the Piazza di Spagna (at the bottom of the Spanish steps)

10. visit the Piazza Novona (popular restaurant/café spot)

11. take in the sights at St.Peter's Square

12. visit St.Peter's Basilica

13. whilst in Vatican City, visit the Vatican Museums

14. visit the Roman Forum (located near the Colosseum)

15. visit/tour the Sistine Chapel

16. visit Villa Borghese (large beautiful park away from the city bustle)

17. climb Paletine Hill for the beautiful view

18. climb the Janiculum hill (steep but worth it for the view alone)

19. take the Pope's secret escape route at Il Passetto di Borgo

20. wander the ancient Thermal Baths at Le Terme di Caracalla

21. visit inside Santo Stefano Rotondo (the first circular church in Rome)

22. take in the sights of the Arch of Constantine (next to the Colosseum)

23. when in Europe (out of the UK anyway) always visit a Sephora

24. never skip dessert, when in Rome isn't just a saying

25. take as many pictures of the beautiful architecture as you can

Fancy something else to read? Catch up on a suggested post HERE...

xo.